The major announcements from this year's Federal Budget and what they mean for accountants and their clients.

. Global conflict has severely disrupted global oil supplies and is contributing to higher inflation, slower growth, and extreme economic

The Federal Government is selling the 2026-27 budget as a big reform budget. One that will tip the scales to make the tax system fairer for young Australians.

Inflows to SMSFs have almost quadrupled over the past five years and experts warn this trend warrants monitoring as it may signal shifting member preferences toward greater control.

The recent rate hike suggests that the Reserve Bank of Australia is prepared to move policy into more restrictive territory

SMSF practitioners should view the pending Division 296 tax as rolling out in two stages, leading to two similar but different sets of rules in its first few years of operation, an SMSF sector specialist has noted.

Tensions in the Middle East have rattled global markets. Both equities and bonds have experienced losses amid great uncertainty, and oil prices have spiked, creating a challenging dynamic.

It’s vital to know what is and what is not a death benefit pension because the consequences of not paying the minimum pension payment on the wrong one could have dire consequences, a leading adviser said.

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Several recent court decisions highlight the expectations of SMSF trustees in regard to legislative obligations.